Santa Rosa homeowner sues city over citations amid homeless advocacy

Longtime homeless advocate Merlin Davis is suing the city of Santa Rosa in federal court after receiving a notice of code violations as he hosts meals and gatherings at his home for unhoused neighbors.

Arrests made in suspicious North Bay fires: More could be coming, officials say

Community members in the North Bay, already traumatized by four major wildfires over the last decade, are upset to learn about a new series of fires that were set intentionally. 

Independent film depicting ICE activity being shot in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa residents were advised that a staged immigration enforcement scene on Thursday evening was part of a movie filming and not a real law enforcement action.

CAL FIRE: Ledson fire 35% contained, forward progress halted

Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.

Bay Area high winds: Falling trees kill man and crash into homes

A weekend of intense, powerful winds across the Bay Area turned dangerous for homeowners and proved fatal for a resident in Santa Rosa.

Alleged carjacker arrested in Santa Rosa after dangerous police pursuit

The victim told police he was delivering food for DoorDash and left his car running when he briefly exited. A suspect then jumped in and drove off.

Luchadores: Masks, Mat and Mission
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Santa Rosa's Cooperage Brewing Company, is hosting CoopMania. The annual taco festival features food vendors, live music, and lucha libre. Event is Saturday, May 2 from 12PM - 10PM. All proceeds will support Hijas del Campo, the Brentwood nonprofit helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Participating, luchadores with San Jose's Pro Wrestling Revolution.

Santa Rosa swimmer who lost leg after being hit by DUI driver looks to 2028 Paralympics

In the seventh grade, he was riding his bike home from the grocery store when his life changed in a matter of seconds. He was struck by a drunk driver who was reportedly racing and traveling at 90 mph.

Santa Rosa: The 1906 earthquake almost lost to history

While the Great 1906 Earthquake was a centerpiece of news around the world when it's massive damage and fire destroyed much of the city and took 3000 lives. But another far smaller, far less famous town, suffered massive damage almost forgotten by history.

Santa Rosa school district settles for $6.25M after deadly stabbing

Santa Rosa City Schools has agreed to pay $6.25 million to settle lawsuits involving the families of two students caught in a deadly March 2023 stabbing at Montgomery High School.

Santa Rosa tree explodes after lightning strike

The cleanup continues in a North Bay neighborhood after lightning struck a redwood tree overnight, splintering the top half of the tree into dozens of pieces that went flying. 

You can now fly Southwest out of this tiny North Bay airport

Bay Area travelers can now fly out of Sonoma County via Southwest Airlines with nonstop flights to various western U.S. destinations starting this week.

Woman dies in Santa Rosa house fire

A woman died Friday night after a fire broke out at a Santa Rosa duplex, authorities said.

Santa Rosa police shooting unfolds during journalist ride-along

A man was shot by a Santa Rosa police officer and critically wounded Thursday morning following a confrontation, authorities said. The ordeal unfolded while the officer was on a ride-along with a photojournalist.